There's a lot to earn while you learn at Delhi University

Students can earn up to Rs 10,000 from part-time jobs.

A Delhi University (DU) undergrad? Recruiters already want to hire you - at least for part-time jobs.

Students about to start their college life at Delhi University (DU) have much more to look forward to than just studies and fun.

Part-time jobs are aplenty for those who want to pick up some work experience alongside their studies. The money these jobs pay is not bad: some pay up to Rs 10,000.

Money matters: Students can earn up to Rs 10,000 from part-time jobs.

"I'm pursuing English honours from Delhi University. Side by side, I work part time for Liquid Learning Services, a company based in Noida. My job is to write online articles. I earn at least Rs 500 a day and up to Rs 10,000 a month. The best part is, the job is related to my course and helps enhance my skills. The motive is not just to earn but to learn as well," Parul Gulati, a student of Deshbandhu College, says.

For students staying in hostels, the money they earn from these part-time jobs comes in handy.

Pratul Dayal, who is from Kanpur, earns Rs 15,000 a month by working part time for an event management company. He is a BCom ( honours) student at PGDAV College.

Similarly, Roma Kathuria, also from PGDAV College, works at Aegis Limited. "The timing of my job is from 5.30 pm-to 10 pm. The company provides me with pick-and-drop cab along with a meal. My salary is Rs 7,000 per month," she says.

University teachers say they encourage the trend.

"Learning must not only take place in the classroom but in the workplace too. The new generation has a different approach to life. Youngsters are prepared to do part-time jobs or summer jobs. Such assignments not only earn the youngsters money but also help them experience different things, which can be useful in future," a lecturer of Ramjas College on North Campus said.

Akhtar Tariq Khan, a business manager with Naukri.com, agrees.

"Earning while learning makes students meet people from various walks of life, which help them to improve their communication skills. Parents should encourage their children, if they show interest in doing part-time jobs.

The 'earn while you learn' concept is gaining popularity as many college students are doing part-time jobs to meet their expenses. In today's world, it is not the grades but the knowledge and skill which the employer is looking for," he says.

The work hours are flexible to suit students' needs.

To give a few examples, Serco provides part-time jobs in four and a half hour shifts, WNS Global Services offers weekend jobs in which students can earn up to Rs 8,000 per month. "There are many event management companies where students can earn Rs 300-Rs 1,000 per day. Another option for students coming from the science background is giving tuitions," Khan adds.

So, how much student tutors earn? "They earn about Rs 150 an hour," he says.

Besides the money and work experience, another benefit is the feeling of self-achievement and self-satisfaction.

"Working in different organisations also offers them a glimpse of what every profession has to offer and can help them make a better career decision, rather than regretting their choice in future. One also gains by working with superiors, learning from them what it takes to be successful in the real world," a Ramjas College lecturer said.

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